Combat Systems Support Engineer

Responsibilities

The Combat Systems Support Engineer will manage system requirements throughout the lifecycle and translate Navy operational needs into technical specifications. They will also engage with stakeholders to develop system concepts, verification plans, and technical baselines for shipbuilding projects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline and possess experience in combat system engineering within a maritime environment. A valid security clearance is required to perform the duties associated with this role.

Skills

• Systems engineering
• Requirements management
• Traceability analysis
• Verification mapping
• Compliance assessment
• Technical baselines
• Combat systems
• Maritime engineering
• Navy operational needs
• Stakeholder engagement
• Systems lifecycle management
• Test specifications
• Acceptance criteria
• Use cases
• Operational scenarios

Benefits

• Healthcare discounts
• Retail discounts
• Vehicle discounts
• Reservist leave
• Career mapping
• Accelerated learning programs
• Communities of practice

About this role

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering
complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s
future.  

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical,
Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners
with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a
multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across
Defence and National Security. 

We currently have an opportunity for a Combat Systems Support Engineer in
Adelaide or Canberra to provide systems engineering expertise across the
development and upgrade of shipbuilding and associated engineering support
environments.

What You’ll Do  

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:  

* Develop, analyse, manage, and maintain system requirements throughout the
systems engineering lifecycle.
* Support the translation of Navy operational needs into system, subsystem, and
support system requirements.
* Perform requirements decomposition, traceability analysis, verification
mapping, and compliance assessments.
* Assist in developing system concepts, use cases, operational scenarios, and
technical baselines.
* Develop and review verification plans, procedures, test specifications, and
acceptance criteria.
* Engage with Royal Australian Navy stakeholders to capture operational
requirements and user expectations.

What You’ll Bring  

* Previous experience in combat system engineering specifically in Australian
maritime or navy environment.
* Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related
engineering discipline.
* Knowledge of requirements decomposition, traceability, verification
methodologies and requirements management tools.
* Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively and
communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a
Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances,
compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements
may also be an inherent requirement. 

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a
commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. 

Why Downer Professional Services 

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business
dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia.
As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real
difference in protecting Australia’s interests.  

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services  
 

* Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect
Australia and shape its future. 
* Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning
programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice. 
* Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more
through Perks@Downer. 
* Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist
Leave to stay connected post-service. 

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with
unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. 

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through
our commitment to inclusion and belonging. 

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we
serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures,
abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from
those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry,
including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and
Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent
individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role,
we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply -
potential counts, and so do you. 

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life,
inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity
so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us
know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward. 

About Downer

Civil Engineering · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in North Ryde, NSW · founded 1933